Hamilton Circuit Court, 1909

Cincinnati Traction Co. v. Hulvershorn

Cincinnati Traction Co. v. Hulvershorn
Hamilton Circuit Court · Decided November 6, 1909 · Giffen, Smith, Swing
12 Ohio C.C. (n.s.) 390; 1909 Ohio Misc. LEXIS 295

Counsel

Kittredge, Wilby & Stimson, for plaintiff in error., Scott Bonham, contra.

Cincinnati Traction Co. v. Hulvershorn

Opinion of the Court

The plaintiff below was not required to prove each and every act of negligence charged in the petition, and it was sufficient' that although the motorman saw that the space between the track and the curb was narrow, and that the wagon was too close to the track to pass in safety, he did not have his ear under control, but allowed it to move forward with great force against the hub of the front wheel of plaintiff’s wagon. This much is elearfy shown by the .evidence and is sufficient to sustain the verdict.

That part of the general charge complained of required the jury to find substantially every act of negligence charged before returning a verdict for the plaintiff, and was more favorable to the defendant than the pleadings and evidence required.

There was no prejudicial error in admitting testimony in rebuta!

Although the certificate of partnership was not filed with the clerk of the court until more than four years after the right of action accrued, yet the action was commenced before expiration of that period, and under the proviso of Section 3170-6, Revised Statutes, the plaintiff could lawfully maintain the action.

Judgment affirmed.

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